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PYROVATEX
was introduced in the 1960s as a durable flame retardant
product for cellulosic fibers. Continuous improvements have reflected
changes in market requirements and environmental issues. From its
introduction until today, however one thing has remained constant
PYROVATEX
offers the maximum combination of overall flame and
heat protection and unsurpassed comfort in treated garments.
PYROVATEX
has been used to treat more than 100 million square
meters of fabric. Garments produced from these fabrics provide
people around the world with life saving protection.
We deliver products to textile finishers, and also partnership and
value to everyone in the supply chain.
PYROVATEX
the protection
you need, the comfort you want
PYROVATEX
delivers
Garment comfort is essential for effective workwear. Wearing of these garments is usually
accompanied by strenuous physical effort; therefore comfortable clothing is more likely to be
usedand used properly.
It is no coincidence that cotton is the most widely used fiber in the world. Its inherent soft-
ness is enhanced by its ability to keep the wearer cool in hot climates, and warm in cold
climates. Additionally, it offers a breathability that is far superior to that of synthetic fibres.
PYROVATEX
standards in
providing a durable barrier against water, oil, and dirt.
Teflon
, in combination
with chemical resistant/repellent finishes, has proved
sufficiently protective.
Additional requirement: chemical resistance
Chemical industry
Industries
Flame protective workwear first became important in
the metal industry. Workers in these industries need
protection not only from heat and flames, but also
from sparks and drops of molten metal.
Additional benefits: resistance to static build-up
Welding/metal industry
Flame protective workwear is becoming increasingly
important to the electrical industry. Fabrics finished
with PYROVATEX
test results
in use
Dermatological tests indicate that PYROVATEX
finished fabrics
do not irritate the skin. Tests on saliva and sweat yield no
evidence of harmful effects on humans.
in the event of a fire
Analysis of the combustion gases by different methods showed
no significant differences versus untreated cotton.
disposal
The decomposition of cotton is not influenced by
treatment with PYROVATEX
.
The washing-off process undergone by
PYROVATEX